Artist-led retreats in a scenic New England setting.

At The Smiley Manse, our aim is to provide you with a creativity boosting setting and incredible teachers for a retreat experience you’ll never forget!

UPCOMING RETREATS

Collage & Lettering with Lynn Giunta
June 1-5, 2026

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Blooming Whimsy with Helen Dardik
June 17-21, 2026

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Junk Assemblage with Lori Seibert
July 6-12, 2026

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Fall Florals with Victoria Johnson
October 5-10, 2026

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Painting Winter Whites with Michelle Shain
February 22-26, 2027

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PAST RETREATS

Cozy Painting with Dylan M
October 2025

Junk Assemblage with Lori Siebert
July 2025

Blooming Fantasy with Helen Dardik
June 2025

Lettering & Licensing with Shannon McNab
June 2025

Painting with Dylan M.
June 2024

25 Faces with Lauren Lowen
July 2024

Dimensional Collage with Lori Siebert
June 2024

Stay Colorfully Creative with Salli
September 2024

Cozy Painting with Dylan M
October 2024

  • "My time at The Smiley Manse was charming and memorable. The junk assemblage workshop with Lori Seibert was a fantastic week of creativity and joy and the barn at The Smiley was a delightful & well provisioned space. Meals were delicious and The Smiley hosts were welcoming and generous. I can’t wait to go back!"

    – Krista
    2025 retreat participant

  • "For someone who's never been to a retreat I was able to get to know people without it being overwhelming. The property was magical and made me feel like a kid again. I also enjoyed the hands-on aspect of collage and that it felt accessible for someone who is new to making. I'd love to attend again!"

    – Kristen
    2024 retreat participant

  • "I’ve spent lots of time and money on my art business and this was one for the best things I have ever done for myself. I didn't come away from this with a single thing that I would have changed or done differently. I just loved every single minute. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart."

    – Sarah
    2023 retreat participant

  • "I will remember the feeling of working in a room of fellow artists. Creativity was palpable and flowing in the barn. I also really appreciated the licensing Q & A with Jennifer and Shannon. It quickly turned into an "ask me anything" and the genuine sharing and lack of gatekeeping was refreshing."

    – Anjana
    2025 retreat participant

  • "I loved so much about this retreat... Being surrounded by professional artists and piles of art supplies, laughing over the idea of a sweaty bra business & learning from professional illustrators, seeing the potential life that art could bring, the peace of Vermont, and making new friends!"

    – Gabriella
    2024 retreat participant

  • "Too many great times to mention! I loved the first day when we sat outside under the trees and got to know one another. Also Dylan is just such a good teacher – I admire how she led us and had a great time painting the projects. Also, the food was FABULOUS!!"

    - Lori
    2023 retreat participant

  • "I hope I remember everything! Most importantly, setting aside time when I never set time aside for anything (especially myself), and becoming fully immersed into a practice. Pressure is off and the creative atmosphere is contagious – I now understand why creatives enjoy retreats."

    – Abbey
    2024 retreat participant

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